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Lawsuit filed in US over short-duration H-1B visas

Lawsuit filed in US over short-duration H-1B visas

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

ITServe's lawsuit against the USCIS alleges that the agency has no authority to misinterpret the existing regulations and shorten the approval durations.

Sports Shorts: Ledecky breaks world record to overshadow Phelps

Sports Shorts: Ledecky breaks world record to overshadow Phelps

Rediff.com25 Aug 2014

Just 17 and getting better each time she dives in the water, Ledecky was in a class of her own at as she cruised to victory in three minutes, 58.37 seconds.

Indian woman in US found guilty of setting husband afire

Indian woman in US found guilty of setting husband afire

Rediff.com11 Mar 2014

A 27-year-old Indian-origin woman in the US state of Texas has been found guilty of causing arson that killed her husband two years ago.

Miss America gives it back to haters, and aunties

Miss America gives it back to haters, and aunties

Rediff.com1 Aug 2014

Nina Davuluri proves once again that she is much more than just a pretty face.

Govt all set to woo US investors for agri and SME sectors

Govt all set to woo US investors for agri and SME sectors

Rediff.com18 Sep 2019

Swadeshi Jagran will be leading the delegation on a multi-city tour, expected to start on September 21. The week-long trip will include meetings with industry bodies and government agencies.

'Shame on You', Clinton tells Obama

'Shame on You', Clinton tells Obama

Rediff.com24 Feb 2008

"Shame on You, Barack Obama," Clinton, the New York Senator, said during a rally in Ohio. The Democratic nomination contest will be held on March 4 here along with the southern state of Texas. She charged the Obama campaign with producing misleading leaflets on her health care and free trade positions.

US warplane flew less than 100 km from Shanghai: Report

US warplane flew less than 100 km from Shanghai: Report

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

It was the 12th day in a row that US military planes have approached the mainland coast, the report said.

Kindle Fire HD tablets: Are these iPad killers?

Kindle Fire HD tablets: Are these iPad killers?

Rediff.com8 Sep 2012

Amazon has announced two new tablets -- 7-inch Kindle Fire HD and 8.9-inch Kindle Fire HD, at a special event in California, USA. Here's their stunning features that can give a tough run to Apple's iPad.

Ministry assures, India won't face any oil shortage

Ministry assures, India won't face any oil shortage

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

A massive drone strike on the world's largest crude-processing facility operated by Saudi Arabia's Aramco has driven oil prices to their highest level in nearly four months. The attack has knocked out over half of Saudi Arabia's production as it cut 5.7 million barrels per day or over 5 per cent of the world's supply.

Indians who made us proud in 2018

Indians who made us proud in 2018

Rediff.com24 Dec 2018

PV Sindhu, Depika Padukone ensured Indian representation on the global front.

REWIND: The world in the week gone by

REWIND: The world in the week gone by

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

Want to catch up on all that happened across the world in the week gone by? Here are 10 images that says it all.

Soccer Extras: Spain striker Torres announces retirement

Soccer Extras: Spain striker Torres announces retirement

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Spotted: Dia Mirza in Houston

Spotted: Dia Mirza in Houston

Rediff.com19 Aug 2009

Reader Nayan Puhan has sent us a photograph.

7 Indian-Americans among 10 finalists of Nat Geo Bee contest

7 Indian-Americans among 10 finalists of Nat Geo Bee contest

Rediff.com24 May 2016

The winner will receive USD 50,000 in college scholarship and lifetime membership of the National Geographic Society.

Sigh! Could Katy Perry have been more perfect?

Sigh! Could Katy Perry have been more perfect?

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

As Katy Perry began her first concert in Mumbai, all thoughts of the heat and the need for water quite literally evaporated, says 17-year-old Maya Dominic.

Verstappen takes pole at Brazilian Grand Prix

Verstappen takes pole at Brazilian Grand Prix

Rediff.com17 Nov 2019

The pole was the second of the Dutch 22-year-old's Formula One career and the first in Brazil for engine partners Honda since the late triple champion Ayrton Senna in 1991 with McLaren.

PICS: Indian Americans declared co-champions of Scripps Spelling Bee

PICS: Indian Americans declared co-champions of Scripps Spelling Bee

Rediff.com30 May 2014

For the first time in 52 years, in the Scripps National Spelling Bee competition, two boys were co-champions -- and you bet, they were Indian Americans.

4 killed as gunman goes on rampage at US army's Fort Hood base

4 killed as gunman goes on rampage at US army's Fort Hood base

Rediff.com3 Apr 2014

Four people were killed and 14 injured as a gunman in a uniform went on rampage at the United States military base in Fort Hood, Texas.

Hamilton wins US Grand Prix to keep title race alive

Hamilton wins US Grand Prix to keep title race alive

Rediff.com19 Nov 2012

McLaren's Lewis Hamilton won the US Grand Prix on Sunday while Red Bull's championship leader Sebastian Vettel failed to clinch his third consecutive drivers' title on his 100th career start.

How Vanita Gupta successfully took on Bush admn

How Vanita Gupta successfully took on Bush admn

Rediff.com31 Aug 2007

Dozens of children were released from the facility as a result of the litigation and as a result of the deal.

Modi to have 'Madison Square' moment in Tel Aviv

Modi to have 'Madison Square' moment in Tel Aviv

Rediff.com27 May 2017

A mega Diaspora event with an attendance of around 7,000 people is being planned.

World Swimming Championships: Ledecky breaks 800m freestyle world record

World Swimming Championships: Ledecky breaks 800m freestyle world record

Rediff.com8 Aug 2015

Katie Ledecky of the United States broke her own world record for 800 metres freestyle at the world swimming championships on Saturday.

Ted Cruz sweeps Wyoming Republican Convention

Ted Cruz sweeps Wyoming Republican Convention

Rediff.com17 Apr 2016

Ted Cruz on Sunday won all 14 delegates in the Wyoming State Republican convention.

Spicejet to raise Rs 531 cr

Spicejet to raise Rs 531 cr

Rediff.com12 Dec 2006

Spicejet will raise Rs 530.76 crore or Rs 5.3 billion ($118.5 million) through issue of equity shares on preferential basis to various foreign and domestic investors.

Spotted: R Madhavan in Dallas

Spotted: R Madhavan in Dallas

Rediff.com19 May 2010

Reader Shwetha has sent us this photograph with the star.

'Covid-free' Trump offers to 'kiss everyone' at rally

'Covid-free' Trump offers to 'kiss everyone' at rally

Rediff.com13 Oct 2020

Prior to his speech Trump tossed masks into the crowd.

Sacked NRI IT analyst vows to fight on in US

Sacked NRI IT analyst vows to fight on in US

Rediff.com24 May 2007

Neelima Tirumalasetti, a victim of outsourcing, will continue her fight even though a US court has ruled in favour of her former employer.

'Samosa Caucus' fails to increase strength in US midterm

'Samosa Caucus' fails to increase strength in US midterm

Rediff.com7 Nov 2018

None of the more than half a dozen new Indian Americans candidates, many of whom caught national attention by giving tough fight to their opponents and out raising them in the fund raisers, could make it to the House of Representatives.

Now, flying tricycle to avoid rush-hour traffic

Now, flying tricycle to avoid rush-hour traffic

Rediff.com5 Dec 2012

A man in the US has built a tricycle that will let you soar into the sky and cruise over rush-hour traffic jams.

India lifts temporary ban on supply of hydroxychloroquine

India lifts temporary ban on supply of hydroxychloroquine

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

India on Tuesday temporarily licensed the export of paracetamol and anti-malarial drug Hydroxychloroquine in appropriate quantities to some countries, which have been particularly badly affected by the coronavirus pandemic.

NRI accused of overcharging Hurricane evacuees

NRI accused of overcharging Hurricane evacuees

Rediff.com20 Aug 2006

An exorbitant rate is defined in the lawsuit as 'in excess of 10 per cent of the average price for those goods and services.'

Sports shorts: Another top-10 finish for Aditi

Sports shorts: Another top-10 finish for Aditi

Rediff.com7 May 2018

Young Indian golfer Aditi Ashok notched up her second successive top-10 finish by finishing tied-sixth at the Volunteers of America LPGA Texas Classic, in Texas.

Beware of the dirty bomb!

Beware of the dirty bomb!

Rediff.com16 Aug 2013

The threat of a nuclear terror strike is very real and lurking nearby, says Vicky Nanjappa

REWIND: Top photos of the week

REWIND: Top photos of the week

Rediff.com16 Jul 2018

All of the top news of the week gone by, in photos.

Why deprive same sex couples of their legal rights?

Why deprive same sex couples of their legal rights?

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

When the highest court gave a decision on the Navtej Singh Johar case, it held that LGBT citizens have a right to not be discriminated against on the basis of their sexual orientation. It was keeping this in mind that this same sex couple approached the Delhi high court.

How low oil prices can revolutionise Islamic countries

How low oil prices can revolutionise Islamic countries

Rediff.com15 Nov 2013

As the oil moneybags get lighter, it will be increasingly difficult for Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states to continue to support incendiary radicals. And over time, there will be greater integration of Muslim life and culture into the "mainstream".

Trend alert: Are you a weekend warrior?

Trend alert: Are you a weekend warrior?

Rediff.com26 Aug 2017

High-income individuals are more likely to meet physical activity guidelines over the brief 2-day period, and remain behind their desks for the rest of the week.

Indian appointed US engineering college dean

Indian appointed US engineering college dean

Rediff.com11 Aug 2006

C Mauli Agrawal was made the Dean of the College of Engineering by the University of Texas at San Antonio.

How one man is changing young lives in India

How one man is changing young lives in India

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

An initiative to fund the education of bright Indian youngsters undertaken by two Indian-Americans has now acquired a momentum of its own, discovers Anjuli Bhargava.

Whistleblower to get $8 mn for blowing the lid off Infosys

Whistleblower to get $8 mn for blowing the lid off Infosys

Rediff.com31 Oct 2013

A former American employee of Infosys, who had brought a whistleblower lawsuit against the IT giant, could receive between $5-8 million of the total $34 million that the Indian company will pay to settle visa fraud allegations.